Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Nandi Bulls hand-painted floral and bird decoration

hand-painted floral and bird decoration

and architectural presence to an interior

Dimensions: W124 x D9 x H15

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Painted Teak Votive Panel From Andhra Pradesh - 19th Century Nandi Bulls hand-painted floral and bird decorationThis beautifully weathered antique teak votive panel originates from Andhra Pradesh in South India and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. Traditionally carved by tribal artisans to adorn the walls and entrances of village huts, panels such as this were both decorative and symbolic, reflecting regional folk traditions and vernacular architectural styles. What makes this example particularly special is its surviving original polychrome